Vegan Lentil Loaf with Greek Flavors Recipe

Directions

Ingredients :

2 cups French green lentils

water to cover

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon celery salt

½ teaspoon garlic salt

1 green bell pepper, minced

2 stalks celery, minced

2 carrots, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped

1 cup cooked brown rice

⅓ cup chia seeds

1 lemon, zested and juiced

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried mint

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Methods :

Step 1

Place lentils in a pot and pour in enough water to cover by 2 inches; add onion powder, celery salt, and garlic salt. Cook lentils, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until tender, about 40 minutes. Cool lentils slightly and add to a food processor; blend until smooth.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

Step 3

Mix lentils, green bell pepper, celery, carrots, and garlic in a large bowl. Add parsley, brown rice, chia seeds, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, mint, salt, and pepper to lentil mixture; mix well. Pour lentil mixture into the prepared loaf pan.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 1 1/2 hours. Cool slightly before slicing, about 15 minutes.